The VN-Index gained six tenths of a percent on Wednesday, climbing to a fresh all-time high of 1,316.70 as the banking sector led the way. Bank tickers were strong for the second straight day. MBB (+4.7%) has gained in six out of the past seven trading sessions while SSB (+6.7%) has surged more than 14% over the past two days. TCB (+2.3%), EIB (+6.9%), VIB (+3.3%) and VPB (+1.2%) also increased. VHM (+1.0%) was the day’s top contributing gainer. Conversely, parent company VIC (-0.5%)